The European recovered paper packaging waste landscape in 2023 shows Germany as the leading country, contributing significantly to total metric tons, followed by Italy and France. Notable growth was observed in countries like Denmark and Slovenia with high year-on-year increases of 5.76% and 9.16% respectively. Countries such as Spain and Croatia experienced slight declines. Over a 5-year period, emerging economies like Poland, Ireland, and the Czech Republic have shown strong compounded annual growth rates, indicating robust waste recovery systems development.
Future trends to watch include the strengthening recycling initiatives across Eastern Europe, driven by technological advancements and policy incentives. Western European nations may stabilize due to mature infrastructure, but further innovation and cross-border collaborations could spur growth in the sector.
Top countries in Recovered Paper Packaging Waste Share by Country (Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 24.1 | 2023 | +1.82% | +1.16% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 13.6 | 2023 | +3.05% | +2.65% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 13.5 | 2023 | +0.42% | +0.21% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 12.24 | 2023 | +1.35% | +1.75% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 7.69 | 2023 | +0.035% | -0.32% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 5.41 | 2023 | +3.21% | +3.73% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 3.8 | 2023 | +0.45% | +2.58% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 2.2 | 2023 | +1.83% | +2.86% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Portugal | 1.79 | 2023 | +4.15% | +1.73% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 1.78 | 2023 | +2.05% | +2.49% | View data |
